A past experiment is relevant to the current discussion of supersonic flights. In 1964, military planes deliberately created sonic booms over Oklahoma City for six months. This trial was part of a US Federal Aviation Administration initiative to gauge public reaction to supersonic flights.

The test had significant consequences that still linger today. It involved a total of 1,253 sonic booms and ultimately contributed to the end of commercial supersonic travel over US territory. Further details about this experiment and its impact are available from the source.

The incident is now being recalled as supersonic flights are being reconsidered, potentially reducing travel times by half. For more information on this topic, readers can refer to the original report.